If so make they have their earnest money held by the attorney and not the agents broker.

Sit back , let him build the house , and when its done , say " Thanks " You should check with a local land attorney and see what your options are 

Since all parties are willing and cooperative, still use an attorney to draw up paperwork that covers all contingencies and all parties' interests.You'll be glad you did. 

Liability Protection: Transferring to an LLC provides asset protection but may not always be worth the hassle or cost.Next Steps: Review your loan agreements, consult your lender, and get advice from a real estate attorney and tax pro to ensure everything’s compliant and beneficial.

I moved to a new state and was curious to see if I should open a new LLC for a new state and if anyone had reccomendations other than a local attorneys office to create one.

While you should always consult a CPA and/or attorney for their professional advice, here's my 3 cents (I'm sure others will chime in as well):1) Having an LLC may make it "easier" to track but it's not needed in this situation as you can run this through your personal return just as well.

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

Quote from @Michael Beirne: Hi everyone,Some business partners of mine are looking into BRRRRing in the Baltimore market and are looking to find a GC, agent, property manager and an attorney that could help us affordably close on properties.  

🚀Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but I am not a lender, financial advisor, or attorney.

I think that is more of a question for your attorney and the answer will likely vary by state.